Applications Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join a prominent manufacturing company in Worcester. The role involves providing technical support to customers, preparing demonstrations, and liaising with sales teams. Candidates should have strong CNC machining and CAD/CAM skills, with a problem-solving mindset. The position offers competitive salary, benefits including an electric company car, private medical insurance, and excellent career potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Electric company car

Private medical cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Sick pay

Free uniform

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant on site

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC machining and CAD/CAM programming experience required.
• Strong problem-solving ability and flexible approach to varied workloads.
• Experience in an applications role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and Sales Team with technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively with the Application Manager and customers.
• Plan and prepare customer special cutting demonstrations.
• Conduct detailed NC control & CAM system demonstrations.
• Identify new technology related to machines and options.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM programming

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND level engineering qualification

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Mill-Turn machine technology

Job description

Application Engineer (Mill-Turn)

Worcester

Competitive Salary (Band 9-10) + Electric Company Car, Private Medical, 4x Life Assurance & 8% pension contribution

Do you have hands‑on CNC machining and CAD/CAM programming experience and want to progress into a high‑level Applications Engineer position?

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market‑leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

As part of our ongoing plans to develop and enhance the Applications Team we are looking to recruit an Applications Engineer.

Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.

The Role

• The role is to provide the expertise required supporting customers, Sales Team, Service Team and UK Sales Support colleagues at all levels.
• Communicate to a high standard to liaise with the Application Manager, Sales Team, customers and suppliers.
• Identify level of detail required, time frame, budgets, etc. at the proposal stage.
• Planning and preparing customer special cutting demonstrations.
• Detailed in depth NC control & CAM system demonstrations.
• Planning of machine demonstrations showcasing the latest technology and partners / supplier technology.
• Planning and proving demonstrations for shows & running of shows (national & international).
• Support as required with providing program training courses for customers.
• Identify new technology, relating to the machine, options and local supply including work holding, programming CAD/CAM, automation, in‑process measuring systems etc.
• Visit customers as required to give technical assistance to Sales & Service teams.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of Mill‑Turn machine technology and CAD/CAM systems.
• Broad CNC machining experience (Programming/Setting).
• Strong problem‑solving ability, together with a flexible approach to a varied workload.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience already in an applications role would be ideal.
• An engineering qualification to HNC/HND level.
• Completed a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.

The Reward

• Join a successful, multi‑national manufacturing company.
• Excellent career potential.
• Fully expensed Electric Company Car.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• x4 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes.
• 8% Pension contribution.
• Sick pay.
• Private medical cover
• Free Uniform
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Restaurant on site

If thisApplication Engineerrole sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at [e-mail]

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